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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.31, 3,372.08 and 1,499.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.31, 3,372.08 and 1,499.24 is: 2,069.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.31 : 3,372.08 = 1,499.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.31/3,372.08 = 1,499.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.31x = 3,372.08 × 1,499.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.31x = 5,055,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055,566.59/2,443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,069.14

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